The best restaurants in South East

10/12/2020: We had a very warm welcome from Sally and were shown to our table for 2, on the upper level, directly opposite the kitchen. Unlike the local Lymington man who complained about his table in the same position, we were very happy with it. When time allowed David included us into his conversation and answered questions, in a very genial manner. It was like sitting in a friend's kitchen while they prepared a meal, just drinking and chatting between courses. If only our friends could cook like David and his team!We both chose the 6 course tasting menu, with mine paired with a variety of lovely wines. What a treat for our eyes and taste buds. Even before the first course there was a quirky amuse-bouche, looking like a raw egg in an egg cup, which in fact was a mango creation. Followed by the lightest waffles ever, sprinkled with crispy onions, delicious.The 6 courses were brilliant, hard to choose a favourite, but will go for the most silky satay sauce served with???? and ??? fruit.My wife had 2 desserts and myself one. Once she tasted the first spoonful of liquorice ice cream, her reaction was almost a recreation of the famous Meg Ryan scene in When Harry met Sally.We would highly recommend choosing Verveine, not only for its sublime food, but the relaxed outstanding atmosphere and excellent service. My only slightly selfish suggestion, would be to have a small basket of artisan bread on each table, this would allow me and other customers to mop up every drop of those exceptional sauces.

04/12/2020: This is by far the best restaurant experience we have ever had. Everything was exceptional, the food was beyond exceptional and the sense of theatre was amazing. I can not rate this highly enough, we opted for the 6 course blind tasting menu and it exceeded every expectation. This place is one of those rare beasts, somewhere that not only deserves its excellent reviews but is actually better.

13/11/2020: Just had a great takeaway using the delivery service. The food was just as good as served in the restaurant, delivered in a timely fashion......excellent value. Can’t wait until lockdown 2 is over so we can dine in again. To Tony and all at Bettola, thanks for the good work. Stay safe!!Ken & Gloria

19/09/2020: We visited based on google ratings and we are glad to have found it. It was such an amazing place to hangout with friends. The food was delicious, cocktails are awesome and we got on the house shots by tony.

12/12/2020: From the moment we walked into the quaint, Italian dressed restaurant, we were welcomed and offered quick review of the drinks menu with prompt table service. The menu and specials were explained beautifully and clearly by the wonderful staff. Food took a little while, because it was being created and cooked with absolutely passion and from what I could only say was a secret recipe!Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful evening!

04/11/2020: Came for a last dinner out following good reviews from friends. Was not disappointed! Initial issue where the table wasn't ready but the server was very apologetic and gave some money off the final bill (not necessary as these things sometimes happen). Service was lovely and attentive without being overbearing, although I didn't need to have what a scallop is expend to me when I asked for clarification on one of the starters! Dinner was served quickly and was lovely, scallops were over cooked but still tasted lovely and the other starts of gnocchi and prawn cocktail were well enjoyed. Mains went down very well, I do recommend the gorganzola pasta as it was lovely!! Ended with some ice cream. Will definitely be returning once lockdown has ended

13/12/2020: We always love eating at the Corner house in Minster and chose to support and pick up a home meal today. Fantastic roast dinner would highly recommend all the best to the team at the Corner House and well done. Mike and Jacky Buckley - Monkton

08/12/2020: We’ve always loved visiting the Corner House as it’s always been fantastic food, service and surroundings. Wanting to support our local businesses through Covid we thought we’d give their At Home menu a try. It was exceptional! So easy to cook and really was a great way to enjoy high quality restaurant food in your own home. We’ve already ordered again ahead of Christmas. Thoroughly recommend and I hope this option remains available even after the restaurants can open again

21/12/2020: Normally, places this well located are average, but not the Smoking Lobster. First class food, friendly staff, upmarket decor. Very high quality overall.

19/12/2020: The food is fabulous. The coriander, lemongrass and mussel risotto was so good. One of the nicest meals I’ve eaten. Would definitely recommend.

21/12/2020: I visited during Tier 2 lockdown. The tables are spaced with partitions and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. There is a fixed set menu at a very reasonable price (approximately £20) and you will be fine ordering from this. The portions are large and the Goujons of Chicken tasted fantastic. The ambiance is a little od fashioned but smart as you would find in Italy. It is a great place for an evening out.

04/11/2020: We had an excellent meal here. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was really good. They had clear perpex screens between tables which were effective but not intrusive.

30/12/2020: Lovely people. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, even outside! Pleasing surroundings, even outside - the pub inside is always lovely and cosy with a log fire crackling in the grate, but we needed to sit outside. There is a constantly changing menu with a high proportion of vegan and vegetarian dishes. We had a great time.

19/12/2020: Really cosy, lovely pub. Excellent food. Doing well with the whole covid situation.

11/12/2020: We dinned here a few years ago and it was exceptional so decided to go back and try again, the staff, the restaurant, food were all amazing. Very polite and friendly staff who were attentive but not over the top. And the food was perfect home cooked stunning Italian food all at very good prices.Thank you

11/12/2020: We celebrated here for an anniversary and we couldn't have picked anywhere better. Amazing!!!!! food - great wine, lovely attentive staff and fab value for money. Would recommend.

22/12/2020: poped in on recommendation for lunch well impressed lovely pie of the day , great food, a great coffee flat whites which is hard to find these days, and the waitress was fantastic and so very helpful and also so covid aware, we also had a little dog again not a problem he was also fed excellent well recommended well decorated for xmas we will be back

17/12/2020: Christmas dinner with our bubble. Comfortable seating, good spacing between tables all table service ,happy helpful staff. Good food & wine . First corse let it down a little but the rest of the evening went very well.

20/12/2020: Lovely pub... great atmosphere and staff and amazing food. Ate here last week and had starters and steaks. All food was delicious, some of the best steak I’ve had in years. Not cheap but worth every penny... and the xmas decorations are worth seeing too

16/12/2020: First time visit to the Greyhound, busy car park only just managed to squeeze in but a very pleasant are you ok from the owners wife who offered to move her car, table booked for 8pm, temperatures checked and straight to our table, this isn’t pretentious fine dining, this is excellent food served in a lovely old pub, 3 courses, good wine, some of the most pleasant attentive staff we’ve ever come across, extremely relaxed, would highly recommend.......sorry Liverpool beat you 2-1 tonight AWT Overall a great experience 10/10

04/08/2020: The food was very good at this restaurant which is a stone's throw from the centre. Its staff are all lovely and the evening was made all the sweeter by the chancellor giving us a £20 discount!

03/08/2020: A warm welcome and cheerful efficient service made for a good backdrop to a very well cooked and presented lunch. Highly recommend the ribeye steak and also the confit of pork belly and if you like lemon definitely go for the lemon posset pudding.

17/12/2020: Just go! That’s my advice! This is a brilliant gastro pub which I literally couldn’t fault. - the food is excellent - try the cote de boeuf it’s fabulous (and so is the bearnaise sauce and griddled flat mushrooms that come with it )- service - delightful! Very warm welcome from front of house and our waitress was attentive and charming (and all staff wore masks and were very safety conscious) - pricing - very reasonable for the quality of the produce (locally sourced) and portion size - ambience - lovely, fabulous lighting and well spaced out tables. The heated and covered outdoor area with fairy lights was beautiful - Covid measures - we felt very safe; lots of sanitiser, check in details taken, toilet entry is monitored, tables well spaced out I’ve only one complaint - it’s too far from my home in Southampton. Next time we’ll stay overnight so we can enjoy a bottle of the reasonably priced wine! We’ll be back...

13/12/2020: It was so lovely to be eating out again and The Fox certainly didn't disappoint. From the moment we arrived (B&B) we knew we had chosen well. The restaurant is very attractive, welcoming and beautifully decorated, the food was sublime!

23/12/2020: What a find, buried in lovely countryside surroundings overlooking the cricket green. Excellent friendly service and good food. COVID arrangements very good. Well done and thank you, Philip and Lauren for a very pleasant experience. We do expect to return in happier times

12/12/2020: We visited the fox last night for dinner with some friends, as we are not from the same household this is not permitted indoors, fortunately for us, Lauren and Phil at the fox have gone the extra mile and made a lovely outdoor heated/covered eating area available which is perfect for meeting people from outside your bubble/household. We had a fantastic meal, the service was brilliant as always and it was so cosy that I even took off my coat!! Will definitely be returning again very soon !

10/01/2021: Had a search for "best chinese in Reading" and this place came up, and I see why, they have an online menu, but no way of ordering online which is a slight downer, however very friendly and very fast delivery, generous portions and delicious food! Very highly recommended!

08/01/2021: The owners are really friendly and welcoming. It can get really busy during busy period but the atmosphere always has a real ambiance and buzz. We recently did take away as well as eat in and both times food consistently brilliant. Very fresh ingredients and plentiful portion sizes. Food was different when compared to other oriental foods I have and reminded me of our business trip to China. The lamb cumin is to die for and szechuan twice cooked pork melts in the mouth. Definitely worth checking out!

24/09/2020: Dined here during a short stay in Hastings and very glad we did. The food is excellent, and the staff cannot do enough for you. Service was quick and we didn't have to wait long despite being full!If you go here please make sure you book! We got the last table!!!!Will def dine here again if we visit Hastings again. Best restaurant in Hastings.

22/09/2020: Good food , whether steak or pasta, and such an enjoyable experience. Service excellent. Book ahead for the winter when it will too cold to eat al fresco